SparkKitty Malware Steals Seed Phrases via App Store and Google Play
Check Point uncovered SparkKitty, malware that scans photos for crypto wallet seed phrases. It spread through the App Store and Google Play.
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1inch Launches Aqua Across 13 Chains
1inch opened its Aqua protocol for shared liquidity across 13 EVM chains, letting one wallet balance back multiple trading positions at once.
BitMine Nears 5% of Ethereum Supply
BitMine added nearly 10,000 ETH in a week and is nearing 5% of Ethereum's supply. The company's treasury hit $11.8 billion, with 85% staked.
Judge Blocks Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban
A US judge temporarily blocked Minnesota's prediction market ban. Kalshi and Polymarket US can keep operating in the state during litigation.
Kraken Parent Acquires Magic Labs' Wallet Business
Payward, Kraken's parent, acquires Magic Labs' wallet business, which powers over 60 million wallets and $10 billion in stablecoin transactions.
Lido Consolidates $16.5 Billion in Staked ETH on Ethereum
Lido is consolidating Ethereum validators after Pectra: a third fewer validators, new ETH bonds for operators, and slightly lower staking yield.
Circle Buys Nearly 1,000 Blockchain Patents From IBM
USDC issuer Circle bought nearly 1,000 patents from IBM, becoming the largest holder of blockchain IP in the US. What it means for USDC, Arc and AI agents.
Storj Files for Bankruptcy, Offers Tokenholders a Path to Equity
Storj Labs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while its network keeps running. The company wants to give STORJ holders equity in the reorganized business.
KB Kookmin Bank Launches Cross-Border Payments on JPMorgan's Blockchain
South Korea's largest bank is launching payments on JPMorgan's Kinexys blockchain for business clients across 10 countries starting August 2026.